NAS goes virtually card less

01-Sep-2017

The National Association of Shopfitters & Interior Contractors (NAS) is delighted to announce the launch of its new ‘virtual only’ Smartcard. The first
organisation to offer its members a virtual only Smartcard, launching in October, the new virtual SICCS card, developed by Reference Point for the
CSCS Go Smart platform, will provide NAS members with a digital smartcard that is quick and easy to download, stored on their smartphone and ready
to use on site immediately.

The NAS has also extended the SICCS scheme to ensure that those with the now withdrawn CSCS CRO card, who have a supply chain relationship with shop
fitting and interior contracting, can join the NAS and qualify to be a full or associate NAS member.

“We are really pleased to be the first scheme to issue the virtual only SICCS smartcards to our members,” said Robert Hudson, NAS Director. “There
has never been a better time for our members to continue their accredited training and for that to be recognised on site as the virtual SICCS cards
provide instant access to updated records and qualifications, are quicker and easier to check and reduce the possibility of fraud.” continued Robert.

Probably best known in construction for the development of the technology behind the CSCS Smartcard and Go Smart card reader apps, Reference Point
has now extended the platform to include Virtual Smartcards – a digital card that is stored in an app called Vircarda on Smartphones, removing
the need to carry physical cards.

“Vircarda uses the latest technology to provide a faster, more flexible skills card solution to our clients in the construction industry and will help
to improve safety and efficiency on construction sites, making it easier to check that workers hold the appropriate qualifications and training
for the job they are doing. It’s important to us that we continue to deliver high quality, robust solutions that our clients want and need,” said
Beric Davis, CEO, Reference Point.